I turned my phone into a local LLM server, and it handles vision, voice, and tool calls
…I bind it to 0.0.0.0 so the rest of my home network can reach it, and anything on my LAN that can speak the OpenAI API, which at this…
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I thought Wi-Fi wasn’t good enough for competitive gaming until I actually tried it
…I wasn't optimistic in the slightest, but I was pleasantly surprised at just how functional a good wireless connection can be for competitive gaming, and I think it can be perfectly…
I turned my old phone into a dedicated Jellyfin streaming box and retired my Fire Stick
…Then, in S ettings > Apps > Default Apps > Home App , set Jellyfin as the default home launcher. It might be a slightly different branch in your menus depending on which phone you have…
Home Assistant's new infrared support turns your smart home into a universal remote
…Better Assist customization, expanded integration support, and performance optimizations. This is quite the release for Home Assistant, focusing on standardization, accessibility, and security. Home Assistant OS Windows, macOS, Linux iOS compatible Yes…
Your weirdest Ethernet issues may have nothing to do with your router, cable, or Windows
…A PCIe network card is the ideal solution in this case, unless a motherboard upgrade is already coming up. TP-Link 10GB PCIe Network Card (TX401) $100 at Amazon Related Your router…
Stop automating your smart home, it's making things worse
…A well-designed network of sensors , presence detection, adaptive lighting, and climate control can make a home feel responsive in a way that simple timers never will. There’s real satisfaction in…
I run Proxmox and Docker together in my homelab, and here's why treating them as rivals wastes resources
…own home lab, there are two tools that frequently pop up in the sea of recommendations. The first is Docker , which we've all come to know and love with network-attached…
I expected to bounce off Obsidian like every other note app, and a year later it's running my entire life
…I created a separate folder in Obsidian just to keep track of my home lab documentation . My network topology is described in text; I keep notes about my server configuration files, and…
ESPHome's Device Builder finally lets you compile multiple devices at once, and it changes everything
…With the new Device Builder, you can offload compilation duties to any system on your home network via mDNS discovery . So you can use your PC, NAS , or mini PC without configuring…